2019 Cardiology Update for the Primary Care Provider

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Date & Location

Friday, November 15, 2019, 7:30 AM - 4:50 PM, Volney Richmond Auditorium, Seattle, WA

Target Audience

Cardiology, Family Medicine, General Practice, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Overview

The 2019 Cardiology Update for the Primary Care Provider will feature up-to-date presentations on the most common cardiac issues seen in clinical practice. The course will provide perspectives on the treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia for primary and secondary prevention and will review the newest drugs and data in the treatment of stable and unstable coronary disease. The indications for use of diagnostic tools, devices and procedures in electrophysiology and structural heart disease will also be highlighted.
Teaching methods include lecture, case discussion with audience response system and Q&A with faculty.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Consider the epidemic of early, aggressive coronary disease risk in South Asian patients and assess the value of testing for specific inflammatory biomarkers and metabolic risk factors.
Review popular natural approaches used by patients for hypertension and discuss the current evidence.
Discuss the role of coronary artery calcium scans in risk stratification.
Relate the significance of HDL and triglycerides in cardiovascular risk.
Discuss factors to consider in determining the duration of treatment with dual antiplatelet therapy.
List pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical options for the treatment of chronic stable angina.
Recognize the cardiovascular risk of menopausal hormone replacement therapy.
Select appropriate tests to assess perioperative risk.
Evaluate patients with frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and discuss treatment options.
Summarize the indications for atrial fi brillation ablation therapy.
Review the indications for pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices.
Identify appropriate candidates for patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure.
Identify the indications for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and describe potential complications of the procedure.
Compare the application of MitraClip in degenerative and functional mitral regurgitation.

Registration

Tuition:
$215.00 General

Online registration will be open through Wednesday, March 22, 201x. For registration assistance, call the CME department at 206.341.0142.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Refunds will be made for a fee of $25 if written notice of cancellation is received at least 14 calendar days prior to the activity.

Accreditation

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP: Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Determination of credit is pending.

ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion.

Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.

The following hotels are conveniently located near Virginia Mason Hospital and Seattle Medical Center. Courtesy rates noted are those generally offered to Virginia Mason visitors and may not be available during peak season and holidays.

Crowne Plaza Seattle
1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle | Hotel: (206) 464-1980 | www.cphotelseattle.com

The Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown is located a few blocks from the Lindeman Pavilion at Virginia Mason, where the course will be held. Their central downtown location is convenient to fascinating museums and some of the finest restaurants and shops in the Emerald City.
To check availability of the Virginia Mason Medical rate of $259, please use this link.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street, Seattle | Reservations: 1-866-621-1701 | Hotel: (206) 621-1700 | www.fairmont.com/seattle

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has been a landmark in the Northwest since opening in 1924. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington's most preeminent hotel is just footsteps from the area's finest shops, restaurants and entertainment attractions. Featuring Italian renaissance architecture and lavish amenities, the beautifully historic 450-room hotel combines traditional warmth with 21st century convenience and personalized service.

Please use code NVRM to receive the Virginia Mason corporate rate. For reservations, 1-866-621-1701 or book using this link: http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Reservations/ReservationAvailability?hc=SEA&pc=NVRM

The Inn at Virginia Mason
1006 Spring Street, Seattle | Hotel: (800) 283-6453 / (206) 583-6453 | Reservations: InnatVirginiaMason.com

The Inn at Virginia Mason is located in the historic First Hill neighborhood. Built in the 1920s as The Rhododendron Apartments, the Inn retains much of its original charm and character. For online reservations, visit InnatVirginiaMason.com and click on "Check Availability & Rates". Enter the promo code medical to receive conference rates of $119 - $149 plus tax on standard and deluxe rooms.

Sorrento Hotel

900 Madison St., Seattle | Hotel: (206) 622-6400 | hotelsorrento.com

Located atop Seattle’s popular First Hill and inspired by the Renaissance-era elegance of its Italian namesake, Sorrento Hotel offers you the comfort of a luxurious home enhanced by European style and service. Sorrento Hotel Seattle offers 76 individually decorated rooms and suites that have scenic city or courtyard views, and are thoughtfully furnished with amenities that will pamper and entertain.

Friday, November 15, 2019

Precision Prevention of Heart Diseasein South Asians: Amplified by Digital Health
7:30AM - 8:30AM
Rajesh Dash, MD, PhD

Break
8:30AM - 8:45AM

Opening Remarks/Overview
8:45AM - 8:50AM
J. Susie Woo, MD

Natural Approaches for Hypertension
8:50AM - 9:20AM
Astrid Pujari, MD

What’s New in the New Cholesterol Guidelines
9:20AM - 9:50AM
Mariko W Harper, MD

Beyond LDL-C: HDL, Triglycerides and Lipoprotein (a) |
9:50AM - 10:20AM
J. Susie Woo, MD

Break
10:20AM - 10:30AM

Acute Coronary Syndrome Update
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Wayne S. Hwang, MD

Chronic Stable Angina
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Drew E. Baldwin, MD

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cardiovascular Health and Disease
11:30AM - 12:00PM
Diana Revenco, MD

Lunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM

To Stress or Not to Stress, That Is the Question! Simplifying the Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation
1:00PM - 1:30PM
Sara Weiss, MD

PVCs and NSVT: When and How to Treat
1:30PM - 2:00PM
Adam Mohmand-Borkowski, MD, FHRS

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Is it Ever First-Line?
2:00PM - 2:30PM
Christopher L. Fellows, MD

A Primer on Cardiac Devices
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Rebekah MacNeill, PA

Break
3:00PM - 3:10PM

PFOs: When Should They Be Closed?
3:10PM - 3:40PM
Gordon L. Kritzer, MD

TAVR 2019: Update and VM Experience
3:40PM - 4:10PM
Michael J. Longo, MD

Application of MitraClip In Degenerative and Functional Mitral Regurgitation
4:10PM - 4:40PM
Moses Mathur, MD

Summary and Closing Comments
4:40PM - 4:50PM
J. Susie Woo, MD